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Dr. Annie Bukacek, founder of Hosanna Health Care, on Tuesday, July 16, in Kalispell. 
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Health Board member resigns amid Bukacek controversy
May 8, 2020 11:48 a.m.

Health Board member resigns amid Bukacek controversy

Flathead County Board of Health member Michael Nicosia recently stepped down from his board position, citing concerns related to Dr. Annie Bukacek, a Kalispell physician whose appointment to the health board in December has generated widespread controversy and recently caught the attention of the national media.

New county Health Board member explains vaccine position
February 26, 2020 2 a.m.

New county Health Board member explains vaccine position

While many have criticized the Flathead County commissioners’ appointment of Dr. Annie Bukacek to the Flathead City-County Health Department’s Board of Health in December — largely over her views on vaccinations — Bukacek said the claim she’s an “anti-vaccine advocate” is incorrect and lacks context.